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Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics — Content Guide for Parents

By Mary Pope OsborneNational Geographic Books2003-10-14ISBN 97808072187095 pages
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Books 9–16 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series!

These eight titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the Magic Tree House will take the brother-and-sister team next.
 
In books 9–12, Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot, challenges Jack and Annie to find the answers to four riddles. To do so, they must travel under the sea and to the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic. It’s a difficult and dangerous task, but if Jack and Annie succeed, they will become Master Librarians! In books 13–16, Jack and Annie must save stories that have been lost in history. Morgan, the magical librarian of Camelot, sends them to find the books in the ancient worlds of Roman Pompeii, imperial China, Dark Age Ireland, and classical Greece. Will Jack and Annie be able to save the stories in their darkest hours . . . or will the books be lost forever?
 
Audiobooks in this set include: Dolphins at Daybreak (#9), Ghost Town at Sundown (#10), Lions at Lunchtime (#11), Polar Bears Past Bedtime (#12), Vacation Under the Volcano (#13), Day of the Dragon King (#14), Viking Ships at Sunrise (#15), and Hour of the Olympics (#16).

"Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general."--Chicago Parent
 
“Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing."—AudioFile

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results. The series is described as fun and educational without being too scary. The series includes spooky elements such as ghosts and mummy queens, but is described as not being too scary for children.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results. The series is described as fun and educational without being too scary.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have scary content?

    The series includes spooky elements such as ghosts and mummy queens, but is described as not being too scary for children.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The series features diverse characters but does not focus on race as a central theme.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have gender roles?

    The series portrays traditional gender roles, with female characters often depicted in roles associated with domestic tasks, while male characters engage in adventures.

  • Does Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16 #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.